2025–26 Tanzanian Women's Premier League
| Season | 2025–26 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 14 November 2025 – 28 May 2026 |
| Matches | 12 |
| Goals | 35 (2.92 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Jentrix Shikangwa (3 goals each) |
| Biggest home win | Simba Queens 4–0 Bilo FC (14 November 2025) |
| Biggest away win | Ruangwa Queens 0–3 Yanga Princess (14 November 2025) |
| Highest scoring | Simba Queens 4–0 Bilo FC (14 November 2025) |
| All statistics correct as of 15 November 2025. | |
The 2025–26 Tanzanian Women's Premier League is the 10th season of the Tanzanian Women's Premier League, the top flight of women's association football in Tanzania.[1] It is the first season with new format of 12 teams.[2] The competition is run by the Tanzania Football Federation.[3][4][5]
JKT Queens entered the season as defending champions.[6](4st title crown overall) in the previous season.[7][8][9]
Teams
The league consisted of 12 teams; the top 10 teams from the previous season, and two promoted.[10]
Locations
Alliance Girls
Bilo FC
Bilo FC
Dar es Salaam
Ceasiaa Queens
Fountain Gate Princess
Geita Queens
Ruangwa Queens
Location of clubs in Tanzania for the 2025–26 Tanzanian Women's Premier League season
Stadiums
- Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Girls | Mwanza (Nyamagana) | Nyamagana Stadium | 20,000 |
| Bilo Queens | Mwanza | CCM Kirumba Stadium | 35,000 |
| Bunda Queens | Dar es Salaam (Ilala) | Karume Memorial Stadium | 3,000 |
| Ceasiaa Queens | Iringa | Samora Stadium | 1,000 |
| Fountain Gate Princess | Manyara (Babati) | Tanzanite Kwaraa | 10,000 |
| Geita Queens | Geita | Samora Stadium | 10,000 |
| JKT Queens | Dar es Salaam (Mbweni) | Major General Isamuhyo Stadium | 15,000 |
| Mashujaa Queens | Dar es Salaam (Kigamboni) | TFF Technical Center | 3,000 |
| Ruangwa Queens | Lindi (Ruangwa) | Majaliwa Stadium | 20,000 |
| Simba Queens | Dar es Salaam (Kariakoo) | KMC Complex | 10,000 |
| Tausi FC | Dar es Salaam | KMC Complex | 10,000 |
| Yanga Princess | Dar es Salaam (Kariakoo) | Chamazi Stadium | 10,000 |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JKT Queens | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | +12 | 9 | Qualification for the CAF W–Champions League |
| 2 | Simba Queens | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | +10 | 9 | Qualification for the Samia Cup |
| 3 | Yanga Princess | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | +8 | 9 | |
| 4 | Mashujaa Queens | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 6 | |
| 5 | Alliance Girls | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 6 | |
| 6 | Fountain Gate Princess | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| 7 | Ruangwa Queens | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 3 | |
| 8 | Geita Queens | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | −6 | 3 | |
| 9 | Bilo Queens | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | −10 | 1 | |
| 10 | Bunda Queens | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | −5 | 0[a] | |
| 11 | Ceasiaa Queens | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | −5 | 0 | Relegation to the W–Regional Champions league |
| 12 | Tausi FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | −4 | −2[b] |
Updated to match(es) played on 17 December 2025. Source: Tanzania Football Federation
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head goal difference; 5) Head-to-head goals scored 6) Away goals scored
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head goal difference; 5) Head-to-head goals scored 6) Away goals scored
Notes:
Results
Each team plays each other twice (22 matches each), once at home and once away.
Results by round
Updated to match(es) played on 14 November 2025. Source: Tanzania Football Federation
W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Season statistics
Top scorers
- As of 25 October 2025
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jentrix Shikangwa | Simba Queens | 3 |
| 2 | Precious Christopher | Yanga Princess | 2 |
| 3 | Jackline Pondanga | Geita Queens | 1 |
| 3 | Aragesh tadess | Yanga Princess | |
| 3 | Aisha Mnuka | Simba Queens |
Hat-tricks
| Player | For | Against | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jentrix Shikangwa | Simba Queens | Bilo FC | 4–0(H) | 14 November 2025 |
TFF Awards
References
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- ^ "Ligi ya wanawake kuanza leo" (in Swahili). pmtv.co.tz.
- ^ Cecafa, Admin (21 May 2025). "JKT Queens win Tanzania Women's Premier League". cecafaonline.com. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ^ "JKT Queens win title on goal difference". tanzania.eu.com. 21 March 2025. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ "JKT Queens clinch 2024–25 TWPL title". dailynews.co.tz. 22 March 2025. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
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- ^ "Bingwa WPL anaanza kutafutwa leo" (in Swahili). mwanaspoti.co.tz.